International Student HandBook
For the Academic year
The ISSS Student Handbook has information to help you understand and adjust to life at the University of Minnesota and the U.S.
Chapters
- International Student & Scholar Services Office Information
- ISSS Contact Information and Staff List
- Mission, Hours, Advising Services, Visa Documents
- ISSS Cultural, Educational and Career Programs
- ISSS Electronic and Paper Information Resources
- Your Legal Status in the United States
- The SEVIS System
- F and J Legal status
- Important Immigration Documents
- Full course of Study Requirement
- Insurance Requirement
- Losing/Regaining your Legal Status
- Can F-2 or J-2 Study?
- Employment Options, on and off campus
- F-1 Work Options, J-1 Work Options
- University of Minnesota Student Documents & Procedures
- ID Cards, Billing and Enrollment Documentation
- Information for Graduate Teaching and Research Assistants
- International Students in Non-Degree Seeking Status
- Registration Information on the University’s Website
- Health Care in United States and at the University of Minnesota
- Health care Options for International Students and Their Families
- Emergency and Urgent Care
- Dental Care
- Culture in the United States
- U.S. Cultural Values; Friendship/dating; Legal issues; Personal Safety; Health and Hygiene
- Culture Shock; Adjustment for Dependents; Minnesota International Student Association
- Education in the United States
- Characteristics; Values; Roles/Relationships with Advisers, Instructors, TAs
- Grading system; Standards of Academic Conduct; Exams and Cheating; Writing Papers
- Living in the Twin Cities
- Transportation; Entertainment; Newspapers; Sports and Recreation; Shopping; Winter in Minnesota
- Money and Banking
- Foreign Currency Exchange; Bank Accounts; Cash Cards and Check Cards; Budget Planning
- Appendices
- University Directory, Acronyms and Terms; Special Resources;
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Statement of Responsibilities
- Index
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